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Social Security Information

As wage earners, J-1 intern/trainees are required to pay Federal, State and Local income taxes. However, most J-1 intern/trainees are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA). 

When an intern/trainee arrives in the United States they must contact Pan Atlantic within 24 hours so that we can validate his/her arrival in the government database, SEVIS. An intern/trainee will show up as "active" in the government database within approximately 5-7 days of validation. We recommend that intern/trainees wait at least a week after reporting their US arrival to Pan Atlantic before applying for a social security number.  We urge program supervisors to assist intern/trainees as they apply for their social security card, as it can be confusing.
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While an intern/trainee is waiting to receive his/her number you may use a place holder social security number to process the necessary paperwork (000-00-0000). The US Government allows this practice once a social security number application has been submitted.  The intern/trainee should be able to provide you with proof of submitting their application for a social security number for your records.
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Pan Atlantic Exchanges • 1 Union Street, Suite 202 • Portland, Maine 04101 USA • Tel: 207-871-8622 • Fax: 207-772-4842

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Intern/Trainee Program
    • Potential Intern or Trainees >
      • Types of J-1 Visa & Eligibility
      • Fees
      • Refund Policy
      • J-2
      • Placement Through Pan Atlantic
      • Insurance
      • FAQ
    • Current Intern or Trainees >
      • Address Validation
      • Pre-Departure and US Arrival Information >
        • Handbook & Orientation Information
        • Insurance
        • Fees
      • While I'm in the US >
        • Travel Outside the US
        • Get Your Social Security Number
        • Tax Information
        • Evaluations
        • Leaving Your Program
      • FAQ
    • Host Companies >
      • Tax Information
      • Social Security Information
    • Overseas Agents
    • Application
  • High School in America
  • Research Scholar Program
    • Research Scholar Application
    • RS Application Process Description
  • Make a Payment
  • Contact
  • Careers at Pan Atlantic